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Boris Johnson won’t face leadership vote, says Dominic Raab
Cabinet minister Sajid Javid has admitted a vote of no-confidence in Boris Johnson’s leadership is “possible” amid speculation one could be triggered today.
The health secretary said he was unaware whether the required rebel threshold of 54 votes had been reached, but pointed to a number of colleagues who had gone public.
“If 54 letters are reached I’m sure a vote will be called. I do think it’s possible, but I don’t know,” Mr Javid said speaking to Sky News.
He added: “This country doesn’t need a vote of no confidence in the prime minister.”
Almost 30 Tory MPs have publicly urged the prime minister to resign amid the fallout from revelations about Downing Street parties held during the lockdown.
But reports have suggested more MPs privately want him to go and that enough letters demanding a confidence vote have been submitted to trigger such a showdown.
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Key Points ‘Possible’ no-confidence vote will take place, Sajid Javid admits No-confidence vote likely this week
Show latest update 1654496442 BREAKING: ‘Possible’ threshold for no-confidence vote will be reached, Sajid Javid says
Health minister Sajid Javid said it’s possible for the threshold of letters to be submitted to trigger a confidence vote.
Mr Javid said although he believes the country “does not need” a no-confidence vote in Boris Johnson but admitted it is possible the 54 letters submitted to Sir Graham Brady could be reached.
When asked about the possibility of a vote as pressure from backbench rebels grow, Mr Javid told Sky News: “I don’t know that’s the honest answer, no one knows at this point except my colleague Sir Graham Brady. We know a number of colleagues have gone pubic asking for such a vote.”
“I do think it’s possible but I don’t know.”
Sajid Javid admits no confidence vote in Boris Johnson’s leadership is ‘possible’ Cabinet minister’s comments come amid speculation 54 rebel letter threshold has been reached
Thomas Kingsley 6 June 2022 07:20
1654495805 No way Jeremy Corbyn should be allowed to be a Labour MP again – Alan Johnson
“Sanctimonious” Jeremy Corbyn should not have the Labour whip reinstated in order to prevent him from “infiltrating” the party with his far-left views, according to a former cabinet minister.
Alan Johnson, a former home secretary and vocal critic of former leader Mr Corbyn, said those with far-left views needed to “stand on their beliefs” and “not try and infiltrate the Labour Party”.
He’ll be happy and sanctimonious and pious where he is, leave him there
Alan Johnson on Jeremy Corbyn
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No way Jeremy Corbyn should be allowed to be a Labour MP again – Alan Johnson The former party leader is a Labour member but has not had the whip restored by his successor Sir Keir Starmer.
Stuti Mishra 6 June 2022 07:10
1654494572 Editorial: After the jubilee festivities, the PM can no longer rely on British nostalgia
“Mr Johnson has nobody to blame but himself for the internal strife within the Conservative Party, so complaints about it being a distraction should be expected to fall on deaf ears.”
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Editorial: After the jubilee festivities, the PM can no longer rely on nostalgia Editorial: Mr Johnson has nobody to blame but himself for the internal strife within the Conservative Party, so complaints about it being a distraction should be expected to fall on deaf ears
Stuti Mishra 6 June 2022 06:49
1654493432 Poll predicts heavy Tory by-election loss
The Conservatives are in for a crushing defeat in the Wakefield by-election according to new polling, as reports suggest Boris Johnson could face a vote on his future.
The prime minister secured his majority of 80 seats at the 2019 general election off the back of scalps in the so-called red wall – traditional Labour-supporting areas in the north of England, the Midlands and Wales.
But with Wakefield scheduled to go to the polls on 23 June to elect a new MP after former Tory incumbent Imran Ahmad Khan was found guilty of sexual assault, fresh polling is likely to make for worrying reading in the Conservative Campaign Headquarters.
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Poll predicts heavy Tory by-election loss amid reports Johnson faces leadership test The PM’s Partygate scandal swings voters towards Labour, polling expert says
Stuti Mishra 6 June 2022 06:30
1654491806 From PM's no confidence woes to Queen's Jubilee in today's newspaper front pages
The Platinum Jubilee and trouble for Boris Johnson have been splashed across the front pages of newspapers today.
The Independent leads with the Queen’s unexpected appearance and the climate cost of Rishi Sunak’s tax breaks for fossil fuels.
Independent front page on 6 June 2022
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The Daily Express, The Daily Telegraph, Daily Mirror and Daily Mail quoted the Queen as saying in her surprise appearance at the Buckingham Palace balcony that her heart has been “with you all” through the celebrations.
“While I may not have attended every event in person, my heart has been with you all; and I remain committed to serving you to the best of my ability, supported by my family,” the Queen said in her statement.
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What the papers say – June 6 The Platinum Jubilee and trouble for Boris Johnson are splashed across the front pages.
Stuti Mishra 6 June 2022 06:03
1654490426 Secret rebellion by disgruntled ministers could bring Johnson down, Tory critics believe
A secret rebellion by disgruntled government ministers could finish off Boris Johnson as Conservative leader, Tory MPs plotting his ejection believe.
The prime minister could face a no-confidence vote as early as this week, in which he would need the support of 180 Tory MPs – half of the current total of 359 – in order to hold on to his job.
Backers have suggested that he is all but certain to win any ballot, as the “payroll vote” of 173 ministers and parliamentary aides is almost enough to get him past the threshold.
But one backbencher, who has called for Mr Johnson’s resignation, told The Independent that the PM cannot take the votes of members of his own government for granted.
Our political editor Andrew Woodcock has more details.
Stuti Mishra 6 June 2022 05:40
1654489233 Johnson may not face no-confidence vote, says Shapps
Transport secretary Grant Shapps said he does not believe Boris Johnson will face a confidence vote this week, but were there to be one the prime minister would win.
Mr Shapps also dismissed the mixed reception received by Mr Johnson as he attended a service at St Paul’s Cathedral on Friday, where boos could be heard from the crowd.
The Transport Secretary noted there were also cheers for the prime minister and said “politicians don’t expect to be popular all the time”, arguing “it’s best to get on with running the country “rather than being overly distracted” by the incident.
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Shapps says he does not believe Johnson will face confidence vote this week The Transport Secretary also dismissed people booing the Prime Minister, saying ‘politicians don’t expect to be popular all the time’.
Stuti Mishra 6 June 2022 05:20
1654488517 No confidence vote likely this week
A confidence vote in the parliament could be announced as early as this week as allies of Boris Johnson braced for a test of his leadership.
A minister admitted the Conservative Party “may well” hold a vote on whether to keep Mr Johnson as the leader, but backed him to “face down” the rebels calling for him to quit.
Almost 30 Tory MPs have publicly urged the prime minister to resign amid the fallout from revelations about Downing Street parties held during the lockdown.
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Prime Minister’s allies braced for no confidence vote to be announced A minister has backed Boris Johnson to ‘face down’ rebel demands for him to resign during a potential vote on his future as Britain’s leader.
Stuti Mishra 6 June 2022 05:08
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Stuti Mishra 6 June 2022 04:38